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Don’t be hypocrites about colonisation, Puad tells PAS

The Umno Supreme Council member reminds the party that the Federal Constitution itself is a remnant of colonisation.

Malaysians with PR the real victims of citizenship amendments, says activist

Eric Paulsen also hits out at the home minister for fearmongering by citing 'untrue data' without evidence to back his claims.

Missing tahfiz students showed signs of injuries, says KL top cop

Police discovered several wounds on the bodies of the four tahfiz students, who were safely found after going missing. Speaking to reporters on Saturday (Oct 12), Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa stated that the students aged 13 and 14, were found in Bangi and brought to the hospital for check-ups after they were suspected of being abused and sexually assaulted. Comm Rusdi added that police are not ruling out the possibility that the boys were also bullied following the statements that they gave. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/3e92vfy2 WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

Johor aims to resolve 90% of flood hotspots by 2025, exco chairman

JOHOR BARU: About 90% of the 120 flood hotspots in Johor are expected to be resolved by next year, thanks to the RM170mil allocation set aside by the state government, says Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor. Read full story

Russia has a new enemy

As adverse weather approaches, the Russian military is stepping up mechanized assaults in Ukraine to gain tactical advantages before muddy terrain impedes its movements. According to the Institute for the Study of War, Russia is conducting operations at a high tempo, particularly around Kharkiv and Pokrovsk, aimed at making significant advances before autumn rains, winter snow, and mud limit the maneuverability of mechanical vehicles. Although...

Woman found dead, two others rescued after fire on 14th floor of PJ apartment

A 31-year-old woman was killed while two others were rescued following a fire at an apartment in Sunway Damansara Saturday (Oct 12) morning. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/35w9f768 WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

‘For the safety of the children’: Minister says valid documents, proof of relationship required for parents to reclaim kids linked to GISBH

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The Social Welfare Department (JKM) is prepared to return children linked to GISB Holdings Sdn Bh...

Mufti bill ‘nearly the same’ as 20-year-old Sabah law

Those making negative remarks about the bill should revisit the history of Sabah where there has been no change in religious practices, says Fahmi Fadzil.

Woman dies in 14th-floor apartment fire in Damansara

Two others were rescued.

Thousands take to KL’s streets in solidarity with Palestine

The rally today comes a year after the Al-Aqsa Storm incursion into Israel on Oct 7, 2023.

Missing tahfiz boys found with injuries, claim they ran away due to alleged bullying

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Police said that the four boys reported missing from the Tahfiz Darun Quran Ittifaqiyah Centre we...

Dungun crash: Suspect's neighbours shocked by accident involving UiTM students

DUNGUN: Neighbours expressed disbelief over an accident involving a local woman who crashed into two motorcycles, resulting in the deaths of three Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Dungun campus students last Wednesday (Oct 9). Read full story

Collapsed building structure was being built without permission, says MBMB mayor

MELAKA: The partially-constructed building at Jalan Bukit Senjuang in Bandar Hilir here that collapsed on Friday (Oct 11) was an unlawful structure says Datuk Shadan Othman. Read full story

Putin's secret weapon discovered in Ukraine: 'it has no equal on earth'

Near the Ukrainian city of Kostyantynivka, something never before seen took place in the sky. White tracks of fighter jets could be seen above the city, but there immediately appeared to be something strange about these tracks. Indeed, the lower track split in two and a new object accelerated rapidly toward the other vapor track until they crossed and a bright orange flash illuminated the sky. What was happening over Kostyantynivka? Ukrainians...

Malaysians online call for justice after Kuala Terengganu council shoots dead Kopi, the stray dog that went viral for playing with kitten (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The Kuala Terengganu City Council has reportedly shot dead Kopi, a stray dog that went viral on s...

Flood victims in Johor receive food, supplies from Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: Seventeen flood-affected families received some much-needed supplies when they were by Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story

Don’t spread confusion over mufti bill, says religious minister

Na’im Mokhtar says the proposed law is about muftis, doctrines and Islamic law in the federal territories and would only apply to Muslims.

Moscow's new ally inspires fear

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and his Iranian counterpart, Masud Pezeshkian, said they had similar positions on a number of international issues amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as well as the now more than two and a half years of Russian offensives in Ukraine. The two leaders spoke for about an hour, according to the Kremlin, while attending a regional forum in Ashkhabat, Turkmenistan. It was the first one-on-one meeting...

Police in Tawau investigate colleague molestation claims

KOTA KINABALU: Police are investigating allegations by two women that they were molested by a male colleague in Sabah's east coast district of Tawau. Read full story

PAS calls for Muslims to unite against Israel, says Zionists ‘won’t ask whether you are Sunni or Shiah’

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Islamist party PAS today called for unity in opposing Israel’s aggression against Palestine in th...

UN issues serious ultimatum

Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, has called for the elimination of nuclear weapons, which he described as "instruments of death." The head of the United Nations urged countries to show "foresight" in eradicating these devastating weapons, as the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to a group opposed to the use of nuclear arms. "Nuclear weapons remain a clear and present danger to humanity, once again appearing in the daily rhetoric of...

UiTM to arrange meeting among families after crash that killed 3 students

This follows a request by the family of motorist involved in the accident, who wishes to extend a personal apology in a face-to-face meeting with the relatives of the three victims.

Senior police officer and six others arrested in Cheras extortion and molestation case

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — A senior police officer with the rank of Assistant Superintendent and six members of the Cheras N...

No more mattresses and hanging towels: Subang Jaya council clears footbridge occupied by homeless foreigners

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The Subang Jaya City Council said it has cleared a pedestrian bridge that has become the residenc...

Bersatu’s call for Nenggiri by-election petition witnesses a gimmick, says Umno

Kelantan Umno information chief Zawawi Othman says the party wants to cover its shame over its last two losses.

Cops to complete probe into bullying case involving Tam Spider's son

KUALA LUMPUR: Two investigation papers related to the alleged bullying of rocker Tam Spider's son are being finalised. Read full story

Man nabbed with drugs worth over RM86,000 in Sibu

SIBU: A 41-year-old man is facing the death penalty after being found in possession of 1.5kg of drugs valued at RM86,051. Read full story

Cops nab father, stepmother of abused boy in Bagan Serai

IPOH: Police have detained the father and stepmother of a six-year-old boy who was abused in Bagan Serai. Read full story

GISB: Six members to be charged tomorrow in Johor, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Six Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB) members will be charged in Johor on Sunday (Oct 13) for a sexual offence and human trafficking. Read full story

7 cops arrested for suspected extortion, molestation of woman

Kuala Lumpur police chief Rusdi Isa says three other men have also been nabbed over an incident that allegedly occurred at a condominium in Cheras.

Ratifying refugee convention won’t open floodgates to refugees, says Suhakam

Suhakam chairman Hishamudin Yunus says the number of refugees in Malaysia is tiny compared with the millions of undocumented workers here.

6 arrested in Tawau for money laundering, RM1.4mil in cash seized

Eastern Sabah Security Command commander Victor B Sanjos says the money was seized in several raids.

As it happens: Malaysians march for pro-Palestine ‘Himpunan 1 Tahun Taufan Al Aqsa’ rally

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Malaysians are expected to attend a pro-Palestine rally starting from Kuala Lumpur City Centre’s...

Iran's missile capabilities: A global security concern?

Bus driver killed after crashing into signboard in JB

JOHOR BARU: A 58-year-old man was killed after his vehicle crashed into a signboard pole at Jalan Firma 2, Tebrau Industrial Area, here. Read full story

Prison inmate earns Master's degree, proving nothing is impossible

His hard work paid off when the inmate successfully defended his thesis during a viva session held on Sept 18.

S’wak should provide framework on ‘K’ status for stateless adopted kids, says ex-rep

Irene Chang says the state government also needs to enlighten applicants on whether they should reapply.

M'sia has ample rice supply despite disruptions in local production, says Mat Sabu

PONTIAN: Despite disruptions in local production due to changing weather patterns, Malaysia still maintains an ample rice supply, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. Read full story

Chinese military ships docking in Malaysia is normal, says Tok Mat

SEREMBAN: The recent docking of two Chinese naval ships in Penang is a common matter and does not pose any problem for the country. Read full story

Bersatu cares for all, not just Malays, Islam, says Mas Ermieyati

The incoming Wanita Bersatu chief says her wing wants to change the perception, to draw non-Malay support.

400,000 visitors expected at Sabah Zone Madani Rakyat programme, says Armizan

KOTA KINABALU: The Madani Rakyat Programme (PMR) will complete its nationwide roadshow for this year in Sabah next week, with the government anticipating some 400,000 visitors to the carnival. Read full story

Why politicise China Navy vessels’ visit to Penang when Gerakan president was also present? Exco asks Perikatan and PAS

Penang state exco Wong Hon Wai urged politicians, particularly from PAS and Perikatan Nasional (PN), to stop politici...

DBKL issues enforcement notices to five premises for non-compliance with Malay language signboard rule

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has issued enforcement notices to five premises in Bukit Bintan...

20-year-old to be charged with sex crime in GISBH case

Police say three others will be charged with forced labour offences at a resort owned by GISBH.

Army Chief General Hafizuddeain inducted into US Army Hall of Fame, third Malaysian to receive honour

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Malaysian Army Chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan has been inducted as the 300th...

MCMC identifies individual behind false information about students waving China flag at Penang private school, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has identified the individual respo...

Hadi says Opposition and govt can fight for the same cause, refusal to recognise state of Israel a ‘victory for whole of Malaysia’

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 —PAS president Tan Sri Hadi Awang today sought to bridge the gap between the federal Opposition and...

American soldier wanted to help ISIS attack American troops

Cole Bridges was sentenced this week to fourteen years in prison followed by ten years of judicial supervision. This American joined the US Army in 2019. But he turned out not to be a blank slate. This then 19-year-old young man had already studied IS and jihad propaganda extensively online and had already expressed his support for IS on social media. But the FBI tracked him down and trapped him. An FBI agent posed as an IS sympathizer with ties...

Subang Jaya council clears pedestrian bridge of 'household' items

PETALING JAYA: Photos on the Subang Jaya City Council's (MBSJ) Facebook page have exposed the shocking extent to which some foreigners have turned a pedestrian bridge into their 'home'. Read full story

Senior cop among seven detained for extorting and molesting woman

A senior police officer, holding the rank of Assistant Superintendent, along with six other personnel, has been arrested for allegedly extorting and molesting a 22-year-old woman in early October. Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa, speaking to reporters on Saturday (Oct 12), confirmed that the victim filed a report on Oct 7 and refuted allegations of delayed action in the case. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/5xkrpnda WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline